Nan Kim is a California lawyer specializing in venture capital and private equity financings, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, U.S. securities law compliance matters and general corporate matters. Nan is also qualified to practice law in New York.

Kate Kirby is a California lawyer who specializes in negotiating commercial transactions, with particular focus on technology engagements including intellectual property development, transfer and assignments, inbound and outbound licensing matters as well as a variety of other transactions.

Jeffrey Smith has been working with Thompson Legal Advisory since its formation in February 2000, with increasing roles of responsibility. He currently handles the firm’s general operations, finance and IT matters and divides his time between San Francisco and London.

Norman Sherfield has been working with Tamara Thompson since April 2006 on a variety of transactions and documents, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, corporate documentation, licensing and commercial contracts.

Barbara Johne Nathanson, Legal Assistant

Barbara Johne Nathanson joined the team in 2015 after working for many years at Skadden, Arps in San Francisco and Palo Alto. She brings a great deal of experience on a variety of transactions and documents, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, corporate documentation, licensing and commercial contracts.